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Dorchester running back Trevaughn McCoy scored on a 10-yard run in the fourth quarter to put Dorchester up 16-12. He finished with 71 yards rushing on seven carries. (Photo courtesy of Tech Boston Academy)

By Justin A. Rice, Globe Correspondent

After stopping Brighton in the red zone on the Bengals’ final drive on Saturday morning, the Dorchester football team not only improved to 6-0 on the season for the first time in remembered history, but also beat Brighton for the first time in almost 15 years.

“I mean 6-0 is nothing, to beat this team is a real victory for us because this is the biggest victory we’ve ever had because Brighton has always felt like that unbeatable team,” Dorchester junior running back Hakim Harris said after a16-12 victory at Madison Park. “We have a whole new squad and a whole new way we play football and we just did it today.

Brighton senior running back Ricardo Edwards scored on a 90-yard screen play on the third play of the game and finished with 98 yards receiving and 40 yards rushing.

Brighton fell to 2-4, but coach Randolph Abraham remained positive.

“Who knows, maybe Madison loses one league game and we’re right there in the Super Bowl,” he said. “I’m still proud of my team and I think we have what it takes to make it.”

Harris scored the Bears’ first TD on a 25-yard run in the second quarter to give Dorchester an 8-6 halftime edge. Junior quarterback Demetrius Leary added a 2-point conversion run.

“The play was supposed to go inside and it just crashed down so I just went for it,” Harris said. “I pushed to keep going and I scored, I felt good after that. Once we scored I knew that we’d be fine because once our momentum is up you can’t bring it back down.

“Truthfully [the win] prepares us for the rest of the season because I believe [Brighton] was our biggest challenge and if we can beat them we can beat anybody.”

About Boston Public Schools Sports Blog

Several reporters, editors and correspondents contribute updates, news and features to the BPS Sports Blog:

Justin A. Rice -- A metro Detroit native, Rice is a Michigan State University (Go Spartans!) and Northeastern University graduate. Rice lives in the South End with his dog and wife, who unfortunately attended the University of Michigan ... his wife, that is. He curates the BPS Sports Blog and is always looking to write about city athletes with great stories. Have an idea? He can be reached at jrice.globe@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeJustinRice or @BPSspts.

Ryan Butler -- A Rhode Island native and avid Boston sports fan, Butler played basketball, baseball and football throughout his time in Barrington Public Schools. Now currently in his middler year at Northeastern University, he joins Boston.com as a correspondent for the site's BPS coverage. Have a story idea? Contact him at butler.globe@gmail.com. Follow him on his Twitter @butler_globe.

Also expect updates from Boston.com High School sports editor Zuri Berry and the Globe staff.